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Add 24/40 and 49/81

24/40 + 49/81 is 488/405.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   24/40 = 24 × 81/40 × 81 = 1944/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   49/81 = 49 × 40/81 × 40 = 1960/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/3240 + 1960/3240 = 1944 + 1960/3240 = 3904/3240
5. 3904/3240 simplified gives 488/405
6. So, 24/40 + 49/81 = 488/405
   In mixed form: 183/405

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